Hollywood Racing has seven runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Friday 02 January 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Friday 02 January 2026
Hollywoodbets Greyville
Race 3 – 17:25
1200m – Bet with Colossus Exclusive on www.tote.co.za Class 4
1 – Lions Eye
Breeding: Silvano (GER) – Sea Cat by Var (USA)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Siphesihle Hlengwa
Wgt: 53.5kg
Draw: 1 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He is better than his last start as he got caught wide around the turn and over raced. The son of Silvano won his only attempt over this course and distance. He is drawn in pole position, and we should see a much better effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:74. Was not beaten far last time. Won only C&D attempt and can feature.
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Race 3 – 17:25
1200m – Bet with Colossus Exclusive on www.tote.co.za Class 4
3 – Phutulicious
Breeding: Fire Away (USA) – Centimes (GB) by Shamardal (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 3 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He has produced two good runs since returning from a 10-week break. The son of Fire Away jumps from a good draw of three and Keagan de Melo is booked to ride. He is fit, well and we can expect another good run from him.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:85. Followed up recent win well. In a good space and de Melo rides.
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Race 3 – 17:25
1200m – Bet with Colossus Exclusive on www.tote.co.za Class 4
8 – Maphaka
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Ghaalla by Var (USA)
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 8 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He has been holding his form well and he is in a good space heading into this contest. Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Tristan Godden rides from an awkward draw of eight. With a bit of luck in running, he is expected to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.02.03. Best MR:94. Is 2.5kgs better off at the weights with number 9 on latest.
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Race 4 – 18:00
1600m – Tote For The Win Class 4
3 – Tirpitz
Breeding: Silvano (GER) – Exotic (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 3 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He was disappointing in his last run over this course and distance. He drops in class and carries 61kgs from a good draw of three. The son of Silvano is working very well and if all goes according to plan, he can go close.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:89. Faced stronger rivals in Class 3 last time. Can improve.
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Race 4 – 18:00
1600m – Tote For The Win Class 4
5 – Gotta Go Eddie
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Carmalita (AUS) by Commands (AUS)
Trainer: Mike & Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 5 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He has been a tad disappointing in his last two starts. The stable is going to try different tactics with him and settle him off the pace. We are hoping that this will do the trick and if all goes according to plan, he should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:91. Was not disgraced in recent outings. Has proven to be competitive in Class 4.
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Race 5 – 18:35
1400m – Live It. Love It. Own It. www.racecoast.co.za Progress Plate
8 – Next Of Kin
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – My Friend Lee by Pathfork (USA)
Trainer: Mike & Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 8 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He won his maiden over 1600m on the polytrack and returns from a 14-week break. The son of Canford Cliffs is doing well at home. He is not at peak fitness, and this outing will bring him on. With a bit of luck from the widest draw, he should not be too far off the winner.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 14 wks. Gelded 2025.07.24. Best MR:83. Two good runs with cheekpieces. Has plenty of scope.
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Race 6 – 19:10
1400m – Lucky Fish Winning Streak Class 4 (F & M)
4 – Ubukhwebezana
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Felicity Flyer by Noordhoek Flyer
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 63.0kg
Draw: 4 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
She returns from a well-deserved 15-week break. There has been a shortage of races for her, and she goes into this contest fit and well. She has had a good preparation and despite her big mass of 63kgs, she can bring up the hat-trick.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 15 wks. Best MR:88. Runs well over this C&D. Hat-trick is on the cards.